Job Description – Purchaser

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced purchaser to join our growing team in the DMCC / JLT area in Dubai and support our vessels and operations in the Middle East. We are looking for someone energetic, enthusiastic, and with the following base requirements:

Job Specific:

• Responsible for the purchase of supplies, consumables, general and specialized equipment, materials and business services
• Process RFQs, identify new vendors, negotiate pricing, initiate orders and arrange logistics for timely and cost-effective delivery of good and services
• Awareness of IMPA codes and standards, knowledge of international trade terms, and country specific customs rules.
• Keep track of released purchase orders, shipment status, generate an open-order report and support month-end reconciliations
• Run weekly purchasing meetings with the aim of keeping internal stakeholders informed on order status and issues faced
• Conduct advance purchasing studies by searching and evaluating new vendors in different regions
• Work with all relevant parties to ensure requirements are clearly defined
• Identify, create, and implement efficiencies and savings within purchasing and logistics operations
• Assist in arranging routine vessel repairs and operational services
• Assist in coordinating marine logistics and port services

Individual Specific

• Technical or Engineering degree
• 3 - 5 years of purchasing related experience, preferably marine related
• Organized and efficient
• Technical minded with the ability to work independently and support the team
• May be required to work after hours or on weekends to support operations
• Ability to react and respond quickly to unforeseen and urgent requirements
• Do what it takes attitude.
• Resourceful with high level of honesty and integrity